Iterative

//ˈɪt(ə)ɹətɪv// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of a procedure that involves repetition of steps (iteration) to achieve the desired outcome; in computing this may involve a mechanism such as a loop. not-comparable
  2. 2
    Expressive of an action that is repeated with frequency. not-comparable
Adjective
  1. 1
    marked by iteration wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    A verb showing the iterative aspect.
  2. 2
    the aspect of the verb that expresses the repetition of an action wordnet

Etymology

Etymology 1

From French itératif.

Etymology 2

From French itératif.

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